Southeast Asia
How Communist Party of Vietnam Achieves ‘Quantum Leaps’ in Vietnam-US Relations
THINK CHINA - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha points out that Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is actively promoting “Vietnamese bamboo diplomacy” as his foreign policy ...
India’s Expanding Global Influence Has Limited Reach in ASEAN
FULCRUM - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha argues that India is seizing strategic opportunities to emerge as a new global power, but its influence in Southeast Asia has not yet been strongly perceived.
Active Neutrality: Malaysia in the Middle of U.S.-China Competition
USIP - APLN member Cheng-Chwee Kuik argues that although hedging is no panacea and comes with its own risks, it is the best option for Malaysia to pursue its interests amid strategic rivalry.
Seeking Centrality - U.S.-ASEAN Ties in 2023
USP-RSIS - APLN member Sarah Teo is featured on the podcast 'Engaging the Eagle – Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy in Southeast Asia' to discuss U.S.-ASEAN ties with Adrian Ang, Sharon Seah, and Kevin ...
How Small States Navigate U.S.-China Rivalry: The Case of Cambodia
USIP - APLN member Charadine Pich co-wrote an article with Chhengpor Aun, arguing that Cambodia is preserving its strategic autonomy through ‘smart and flexible diplomacy'.
Indonesia and AUKUS: Steady Pragmatism at Work
Natalie Sambhi discusses the evolving relationship between Indonesia and AUKUS, two years after its launch.
Here’s Why Singapore Should Persist With Its Dialogue Convenor Role
TODAY ONLINE - APLN member Sarah Teo highlighted Singapore’s role in facilitating dialogue among countries amid unstable major power relations and an uncertain environment for smaller states.
Pivotal States: Revamping the U.S.-Indonesia Partnership
On 5 September, in an online discussion hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, APLN member Dewi Fortuna Anwar explored the role of Indonesia and its foreign policy in American statecraft.
Navigating the Narratives of Indo-Pacific: "Rules," "Like-mindedness", and "De-risking" ...
GEORGETOWN JOURNAL OF ASIAN AFFAIRS - APLN member Cheng-Chwee Kuik explores how Southeast Asian countries perceive the narrative framing of great power competition.
No Biden, No Problem: ASEAN Just Has to Forge Its Own Path
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor writes on U.S. President Joe Biden's absence from next month's ASEAN Summit and argues that this should not discourage the bloc.